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BARENS ARRL Field Day 2002 WICWA
Per rules as posted in wwwARRLorg
Author Mark Simcik VVAlVVB
BARENS ARRL Field Day 2002 WICWA - Version 01
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1 Eligibility
We wish to operate as radio amateurs affiliated with the ARRURAC Field Organization under our Bloomfield Amateur Radio Emergency Net amp Service (BARENS) using the club call W1CWA
2 Object
We the participants of the BARENS Field Day 2002 wish to perform a representative test of our clubs ability to setup staff and operate a simulated field emergency station for the entirety of the 24-hour event Furthermore we wish to foster as much member participation and enjoyment of the Field Day as possible
3 Date and Field Day Period
Saturday June 22 through Sunday June 23
31 Time - Class A - 24 Hour Mode
311 Onsite - Setup amp Test Only
3111 Saturday
3112 800 AM EDT - 200 PM EDT
3113 1200 UTe - 1800 UTe
312 Operating - Field Day scoring
3121 Saturday - Sunday
3122 200 PM EDT - 200 PM EDT
3123 1800 UTe - 1800 UTe
313 Cleanup
3131 Sunday
3132 200 PM EDT - 300 PM EDT
3133 1800 UTe - 1900 UTe
32 No Friday Setup
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Entry Category
Category 3 - 3 simultaneous transmitters
41 ClassA
club portable station running independent of commercial mains
Power limited to 150-watts output - See 732
1000 foot diameter circle encloses all equipment amp antennas
411 Bonus - Novice (not utilizing)
4111 Setup by Novice and Technician Plus
41 Bonus VHFUHF
4121 Anything above 50 MHz
5 Exchange
51 3A Connecticut
511 Phone - Three Alpha Connecticut
512 CW 3A CT
Note We need to encourage 1 E calls those are general CQ calls answered by any US station These non-Field Day stations are considered to be 1 E because they are running on commercial power These contacts count just the same as if they were for example 4A NJ Also foreign stations count they exchange RS(T) and QTH
6 Miscellaneous Rules
61 Operators participating cannot work our station from home
62 Multiple operators of one station cannot work same field units
63 Phone CW amp Digital band segments are 3 useparate bands
64 All voice communications contacts are equivalent (phone)
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65 Crossband contacts not allowed
66 Use of more than one transmitter on same band prohibited
67 No repeater contacts
68 Batteries may be charged while in operation
7 Scoring
71 QSO Points
711 Phone - 1 point
712 CW - 2 points
713 Digital- 2 points
72 Power Multipliers - Highest used
721 5-watts or less on batteries - x 5 multiplier
722 150-watts or less - x 2 multiplier (our target)
723 gt 150-watts - x 1 multiplier
73 Bonus Points - no multipliers - Class A amp B
731 100 emergency power
7311 100 points per transmitter
732 Media pUblicity - 100 points -
7321 WJMJ - FM 889 - St Thomas Seminary
7322 WFSB - TV Channel 3 - Hartford
7323 WVIT - TV Channel 30 - New Britain
7324 Yankee Flyer - Bloomfield
7325 Journal Inquirer - Rockville
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7326 Bloomfield Journal - Bloomfield
7327 Hartford Courant - Hartford
733 Public location - 100 points --
7331 Posters for Heublein Tower amp Parks
734 Public information - 100 points --
7341 ARRL - 50 Brochures amp Poster
735 Message origination
7351 100 points - one message
7352 Message from Field Day Officer to SM or SEC
736 Message relay
7361 10 points per message (max 100 points)
7362 Need copy of each message for report
737 Satellite QSO
7371 100 points - one aso -- NO
7372 Counted as a separate band
738 Natural Power
7381 100 points
7382 Solar wind methane or grain alcohol
739 W1AW message -
7391 100 points
7392 Copy ARRL Field Day Bulletin
7393 See schedule
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7310 Nontraditional mode -- NO
73101 100 points
73102 APRSATVSSTV
73103 Not packet PSK31 or digital
8 Reporting - Harv K1 PZS
81 Due 2002 July 23
81 1 An official ARRL summary sheet
812 Dupe sheet sorted by band and mode
813 Proofs of bonus points claimed
82 Keep the logs in case of ARRL requests them
83 Electronic submission e-mailed to FieldDayarrlorg
84 Paper submissions mailed to Field Day Entry ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111
9 Miscellaneous
91 See rules for Bulletin times
92 See additional rules
921 General Rules for all ARRL Contests
922 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Below 30 MHz
923 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Above 50 MHz
93 The national simplex calling frequency of 14652 MHz cannot be used for making Field Day contacts
94 Complete Field Day 2001 package -- downloaded
95 Field Day 2001 Participation pins
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951 Second Issue
952 $500 each
953 Money due at meeting - done
10 BARENS Field Day Logistics - Non-ARRL related issues
101 Location
1011 Heublein Tower - Talcott Mountain Park
10111 State of CT - EPA
101111 State Parks Supervisor for Talcott Mountain Park Heublein Tower Penwood Park and Stratten Brook Park
101112 Name Calvin Innes
101113 Phone at Penwood 242-1158
101114 Phone at Home 684-9350
101115 He will be working Sunday and plans to stop in
101116 Three members of the EPA visited us at 100 AM in 1998
10112 Residence of CT State Trooper
101121 Name No one is currently assigned
1012 Call-in and Tower road management - Paul (N1 HVC)
RADIO in on W1 CW AIR - 14682(22)
NARROW ACCESS ROAD - Avoid two-way traffic
KEEP HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM and DRIVE SLOWLY
Remember we are guests here - maintain the privilege
1013Access Road
10131 Montevideo Road
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101311 North off Route 44 AvonWest Hartford line
Drive slowly -low usage roads with big potholes - private roads
Follow Montevideo Road in past No Trespassing signs
Go beyond speed bumps - twin stone pillars
Continue beyond red barn on your right
Bear right in front of pond (not clearly visible though the road forks)
Gate on left - clearly marked with tower access sign
Gate open during the daylight
Gate Lock Combination after Midnight (1911)
SLOWLY - Follow winding single lane road up to tower
Park off road or in front of service garage near tower
Do not park in picnic grove
Parking near pavilion for unloading only
102 Camera - Mark amp Brita (WA 1VVB) Bob Stanwood (KB1 EYZ) Paul Schafer (KB1 BE)
1021 Club scrapbook documentation
1022 Black amp White photos for newspaper
103 Club operating privileges
1031 W1CWA Trustee
10311 Don Moore shy K1QPN
10312 General Class band segments
104 Scheduling
1041 24 hours on all class transmitters - multiple pairs of operatorsloggers Don (K1IN)
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1042 Dons (K1IN) list of VE recipients (new hams)
1043 FCC database mailing of all hams in Windsor
105 Total Field Day Crew Estimate
1051 Don (K1 QPN) asked for this estimate
1052 Have Public Relations Access Coordinator keep track - Harv K1 PZS
106 Shelter
1061 Roofed picnic area
10611 8H x 14W x 44L
10612 South of the Tower (existing)
1062 Picnic tables (existing)
10621 3 - 72 x 64
10622 2 - 96 x 64
1063 Card table shy
10631 Information booth amp access coordinator
1064 Screen tent - No
10641 76H x 1 OW x 10L
10642 Stop nighttime insects
1065 Screen for 2nd radio
10651 Dons (K1IN) mosquito net
10664 - 8H x 10W window tarps
Paul (N1 HVC) has one 20 x 16
Bud (WD1Z) 2 tarps 20 x 16
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---10661 Stop afternoon sun -- fatiguing operators
10662 Stop rain from blowing into shelter
10663 Primarily from western exposure
10664 Tie rolled up in place - drop if necessary
1067 Citronella candles
10671 4
10672 Bucket type
10673 Outside tents only - fire safety
1068 Personal insect repellents
10681 Prevailing west wind minimizes insects
10682 Bring Bens 100 - DEET - just in case
107 RF Ground
1071 One for all RF - using generator ground
1072 Buried conduit near shelter No
108 Typical Station
1081 Power supply running from 120 volt mains
1082 Battery power (optional)
1083 HF Transceiver
1084 Antenna Tuner
1085 SWR meter
1086 Field Strength meter (optional)
1087 Multi-band Antenna
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10871 Supports (500 nylon string)
10872 Made with insulated wire (tree tolerant)
1088 Feedline (multi-length) and adapters
1089 Clock
10810 Lamp
10811 Blank paper pad
10812 Pens
10813 Mike amp Keyer amp Key
10814 Power strip amp short extension cord
10815 AC voltmeter
10816 Generator over-voltage protection (optional)
10817 Comfortable chair
10818 Tools
108181 Soldering iron amp solder
108182 Needlenose pliers
108183 Philips screwdrivers
108184 Flatblade screwdrivers
108185 Knife
108186 Small socket set
108187 Electrical tape
108188 Duct tape
108189 Scrap wire
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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middot
Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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1015322 E-mail DONakaKIINaoLcom
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1 Eligibility
We wish to operate as radio amateurs affiliated with the ARRURAC Field Organization under our Bloomfield Amateur Radio Emergency Net amp Service (BARENS) using the club call W1CWA
2 Object
We the participants of the BARENS Field Day 2002 wish to perform a representative test of our clubs ability to setup staff and operate a simulated field emergency station for the entirety of the 24-hour event Furthermore we wish to foster as much member participation and enjoyment of the Field Day as possible
3 Date and Field Day Period
Saturday June 22 through Sunday June 23
31 Time - Class A - 24 Hour Mode
311 Onsite - Setup amp Test Only
3111 Saturday
3112 800 AM EDT - 200 PM EDT
3113 1200 UTe - 1800 UTe
312 Operating - Field Day scoring
3121 Saturday - Sunday
3122 200 PM EDT - 200 PM EDT
3123 1800 UTe - 1800 UTe
313 Cleanup
3131 Sunday
3132 200 PM EDT - 300 PM EDT
3133 1800 UTe - 1900 UTe
32 No Friday Setup
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Entry Category
Category 3 - 3 simultaneous transmitters
41 ClassA
club portable station running independent of commercial mains
Power limited to 150-watts output - See 732
1000 foot diameter circle encloses all equipment amp antennas
411 Bonus - Novice (not utilizing)
4111 Setup by Novice and Technician Plus
41 Bonus VHFUHF
4121 Anything above 50 MHz
5 Exchange
51 3A Connecticut
511 Phone - Three Alpha Connecticut
512 CW 3A CT
Note We need to encourage 1 E calls those are general CQ calls answered by any US station These non-Field Day stations are considered to be 1 E because they are running on commercial power These contacts count just the same as if they were for example 4A NJ Also foreign stations count they exchange RS(T) and QTH
6 Miscellaneous Rules
61 Operators participating cannot work our station from home
62 Multiple operators of one station cannot work same field units
63 Phone CW amp Digital band segments are 3 useparate bands
64 All voice communications contacts are equivalent (phone)
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65 Crossband contacts not allowed
66 Use of more than one transmitter on same band prohibited
67 No repeater contacts
68 Batteries may be charged while in operation
7 Scoring
71 QSO Points
711 Phone - 1 point
712 CW - 2 points
713 Digital- 2 points
72 Power Multipliers - Highest used
721 5-watts or less on batteries - x 5 multiplier
722 150-watts or less - x 2 multiplier (our target)
723 gt 150-watts - x 1 multiplier
73 Bonus Points - no multipliers - Class A amp B
731 100 emergency power
7311 100 points per transmitter
732 Media pUblicity - 100 points -
7321 WJMJ - FM 889 - St Thomas Seminary
7322 WFSB - TV Channel 3 - Hartford
7323 WVIT - TV Channel 30 - New Britain
7324 Yankee Flyer - Bloomfield
7325 Journal Inquirer - Rockville
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7326 Bloomfield Journal - Bloomfield
7327 Hartford Courant - Hartford
733 Public location - 100 points --
7331 Posters for Heublein Tower amp Parks
734 Public information - 100 points --
7341 ARRL - 50 Brochures amp Poster
735 Message origination
7351 100 points - one message
7352 Message from Field Day Officer to SM or SEC
736 Message relay
7361 10 points per message (max 100 points)
7362 Need copy of each message for report
737 Satellite QSO
7371 100 points - one aso -- NO
7372 Counted as a separate band
738 Natural Power
7381 100 points
7382 Solar wind methane or grain alcohol
739 W1AW message -
7391 100 points
7392 Copy ARRL Field Day Bulletin
7393 See schedule
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7310 Nontraditional mode -- NO
73101 100 points
73102 APRSATVSSTV
73103 Not packet PSK31 or digital
8 Reporting - Harv K1 PZS
81 Due 2002 July 23
81 1 An official ARRL summary sheet
812 Dupe sheet sorted by band and mode
813 Proofs of bonus points claimed
82 Keep the logs in case of ARRL requests them
83 Electronic submission e-mailed to FieldDayarrlorg
84 Paper submissions mailed to Field Day Entry ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111
9 Miscellaneous
91 See rules for Bulletin times
92 See additional rules
921 General Rules for all ARRL Contests
922 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Below 30 MHz
923 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Above 50 MHz
93 The national simplex calling frequency of 14652 MHz cannot be used for making Field Day contacts
94 Complete Field Day 2001 package -- downloaded
95 Field Day 2001 Participation pins
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951 Second Issue
952 $500 each
953 Money due at meeting - done
10 BARENS Field Day Logistics - Non-ARRL related issues
101 Location
1011 Heublein Tower - Talcott Mountain Park
10111 State of CT - EPA
101111 State Parks Supervisor for Talcott Mountain Park Heublein Tower Penwood Park and Stratten Brook Park
101112 Name Calvin Innes
101113 Phone at Penwood 242-1158
101114 Phone at Home 684-9350
101115 He will be working Sunday and plans to stop in
101116 Three members of the EPA visited us at 100 AM in 1998
10112 Residence of CT State Trooper
101121 Name No one is currently assigned
1012 Call-in and Tower road management - Paul (N1 HVC)
RADIO in on W1 CW AIR - 14682(22)
NARROW ACCESS ROAD - Avoid two-way traffic
KEEP HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM and DRIVE SLOWLY
Remember we are guests here - maintain the privilege
1013Access Road
10131 Montevideo Road
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101311 North off Route 44 AvonWest Hartford line
Drive slowly -low usage roads with big potholes - private roads
Follow Montevideo Road in past No Trespassing signs
Go beyond speed bumps - twin stone pillars
Continue beyond red barn on your right
Bear right in front of pond (not clearly visible though the road forks)
Gate on left - clearly marked with tower access sign
Gate open during the daylight
Gate Lock Combination after Midnight (1911)
SLOWLY - Follow winding single lane road up to tower
Park off road or in front of service garage near tower
Do not park in picnic grove
Parking near pavilion for unloading only
102 Camera - Mark amp Brita (WA 1VVB) Bob Stanwood (KB1 EYZ) Paul Schafer (KB1 BE)
1021 Club scrapbook documentation
1022 Black amp White photos for newspaper
103 Club operating privileges
1031 W1CWA Trustee
10311 Don Moore shy K1QPN
10312 General Class band segments
104 Scheduling
1041 24 hours on all class transmitters - multiple pairs of operatorsloggers Don (K1IN)
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1042 Dons (K1IN) list of VE recipients (new hams)
1043 FCC database mailing of all hams in Windsor
105 Total Field Day Crew Estimate
1051 Don (K1 QPN) asked for this estimate
1052 Have Public Relations Access Coordinator keep track - Harv K1 PZS
106 Shelter
1061 Roofed picnic area
10611 8H x 14W x 44L
10612 South of the Tower (existing)
1062 Picnic tables (existing)
10621 3 - 72 x 64
10622 2 - 96 x 64
1063 Card table shy
10631 Information booth amp access coordinator
1064 Screen tent - No
10641 76H x 1 OW x 10L
10642 Stop nighttime insects
1065 Screen for 2nd radio
10651 Dons (K1IN) mosquito net
10664 - 8H x 10W window tarps
Paul (N1 HVC) has one 20 x 16
Bud (WD1Z) 2 tarps 20 x 16
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---10661 Stop afternoon sun -- fatiguing operators
10662 Stop rain from blowing into shelter
10663 Primarily from western exposure
10664 Tie rolled up in place - drop if necessary
1067 Citronella candles
10671 4
10672 Bucket type
10673 Outside tents only - fire safety
1068 Personal insect repellents
10681 Prevailing west wind minimizes insects
10682 Bring Bens 100 - DEET - just in case
107 RF Ground
1071 One for all RF - using generator ground
1072 Buried conduit near shelter No
108 Typical Station
1081 Power supply running from 120 volt mains
1082 Battery power (optional)
1083 HF Transceiver
1084 Antenna Tuner
1085 SWR meter
1086 Field Strength meter (optional)
1087 Multi-band Antenna
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10871 Supports (500 nylon string)
10872 Made with insulated wire (tree tolerant)
1088 Feedline (multi-length) and adapters
1089 Clock
10810 Lamp
10811 Blank paper pad
10812 Pens
10813 Mike amp Keyer amp Key
10814 Power strip amp short extension cord
10815 AC voltmeter
10816 Generator over-voltage protection (optional)
10817 Comfortable chair
10818 Tools
108181 Soldering iron amp solder
108182 Needlenose pliers
108183 Philips screwdrivers
108184 Flatblade screwdrivers
108185 Knife
108186 Small socket set
108187 Electrical tape
108188 Duct tape
108189 Scrap wire
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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Entry Category
Category 3 - 3 simultaneous transmitters
41 ClassA
club portable station running independent of commercial mains
Power limited to 150-watts output - See 732
1000 foot diameter circle encloses all equipment amp antennas
411 Bonus - Novice (not utilizing)
4111 Setup by Novice and Technician Plus
41 Bonus VHFUHF
4121 Anything above 50 MHz
5 Exchange
51 3A Connecticut
511 Phone - Three Alpha Connecticut
512 CW 3A CT
Note We need to encourage 1 E calls those are general CQ calls answered by any US station These non-Field Day stations are considered to be 1 E because they are running on commercial power These contacts count just the same as if they were for example 4A NJ Also foreign stations count they exchange RS(T) and QTH
6 Miscellaneous Rules
61 Operators participating cannot work our station from home
62 Multiple operators of one station cannot work same field units
63 Phone CW amp Digital band segments are 3 useparate bands
64 All voice communications contacts are equivalent (phone)
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65 Crossband contacts not allowed
66 Use of more than one transmitter on same band prohibited
67 No repeater contacts
68 Batteries may be charged while in operation
7 Scoring
71 QSO Points
711 Phone - 1 point
712 CW - 2 points
713 Digital- 2 points
72 Power Multipliers - Highest used
721 5-watts or less on batteries - x 5 multiplier
722 150-watts or less - x 2 multiplier (our target)
723 gt 150-watts - x 1 multiplier
73 Bonus Points - no multipliers - Class A amp B
731 100 emergency power
7311 100 points per transmitter
732 Media pUblicity - 100 points -
7321 WJMJ - FM 889 - St Thomas Seminary
7322 WFSB - TV Channel 3 - Hartford
7323 WVIT - TV Channel 30 - New Britain
7324 Yankee Flyer - Bloomfield
7325 Journal Inquirer - Rockville
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7326 Bloomfield Journal - Bloomfield
7327 Hartford Courant - Hartford
733 Public location - 100 points --
7331 Posters for Heublein Tower amp Parks
734 Public information - 100 points --
7341 ARRL - 50 Brochures amp Poster
735 Message origination
7351 100 points - one message
7352 Message from Field Day Officer to SM or SEC
736 Message relay
7361 10 points per message (max 100 points)
7362 Need copy of each message for report
737 Satellite QSO
7371 100 points - one aso -- NO
7372 Counted as a separate band
738 Natural Power
7381 100 points
7382 Solar wind methane or grain alcohol
739 W1AW message -
7391 100 points
7392 Copy ARRL Field Day Bulletin
7393 See schedule
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7310 Nontraditional mode -- NO
73101 100 points
73102 APRSATVSSTV
73103 Not packet PSK31 or digital
8 Reporting - Harv K1 PZS
81 Due 2002 July 23
81 1 An official ARRL summary sheet
812 Dupe sheet sorted by band and mode
813 Proofs of bonus points claimed
82 Keep the logs in case of ARRL requests them
83 Electronic submission e-mailed to FieldDayarrlorg
84 Paper submissions mailed to Field Day Entry ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111
9 Miscellaneous
91 See rules for Bulletin times
92 See additional rules
921 General Rules for all ARRL Contests
922 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Below 30 MHz
923 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Above 50 MHz
93 The national simplex calling frequency of 14652 MHz cannot be used for making Field Day contacts
94 Complete Field Day 2001 package -- downloaded
95 Field Day 2001 Participation pins
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951 Second Issue
952 $500 each
953 Money due at meeting - done
10 BARENS Field Day Logistics - Non-ARRL related issues
101 Location
1011 Heublein Tower - Talcott Mountain Park
10111 State of CT - EPA
101111 State Parks Supervisor for Talcott Mountain Park Heublein Tower Penwood Park and Stratten Brook Park
101112 Name Calvin Innes
101113 Phone at Penwood 242-1158
101114 Phone at Home 684-9350
101115 He will be working Sunday and plans to stop in
101116 Three members of the EPA visited us at 100 AM in 1998
10112 Residence of CT State Trooper
101121 Name No one is currently assigned
1012 Call-in and Tower road management - Paul (N1 HVC)
RADIO in on W1 CW AIR - 14682(22)
NARROW ACCESS ROAD - Avoid two-way traffic
KEEP HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM and DRIVE SLOWLY
Remember we are guests here - maintain the privilege
1013Access Road
10131 Montevideo Road
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101311 North off Route 44 AvonWest Hartford line
Drive slowly -low usage roads with big potholes - private roads
Follow Montevideo Road in past No Trespassing signs
Go beyond speed bumps - twin stone pillars
Continue beyond red barn on your right
Bear right in front of pond (not clearly visible though the road forks)
Gate on left - clearly marked with tower access sign
Gate open during the daylight
Gate Lock Combination after Midnight (1911)
SLOWLY - Follow winding single lane road up to tower
Park off road or in front of service garage near tower
Do not park in picnic grove
Parking near pavilion for unloading only
102 Camera - Mark amp Brita (WA 1VVB) Bob Stanwood (KB1 EYZ) Paul Schafer (KB1 BE)
1021 Club scrapbook documentation
1022 Black amp White photos for newspaper
103 Club operating privileges
1031 W1CWA Trustee
10311 Don Moore shy K1QPN
10312 General Class band segments
104 Scheduling
1041 24 hours on all class transmitters - multiple pairs of operatorsloggers Don (K1IN)
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1042 Dons (K1IN) list of VE recipients (new hams)
1043 FCC database mailing of all hams in Windsor
105 Total Field Day Crew Estimate
1051 Don (K1 QPN) asked for this estimate
1052 Have Public Relations Access Coordinator keep track - Harv K1 PZS
106 Shelter
1061 Roofed picnic area
10611 8H x 14W x 44L
10612 South of the Tower (existing)
1062 Picnic tables (existing)
10621 3 - 72 x 64
10622 2 - 96 x 64
1063 Card table shy
10631 Information booth amp access coordinator
1064 Screen tent - No
10641 76H x 1 OW x 10L
10642 Stop nighttime insects
1065 Screen for 2nd radio
10651 Dons (K1IN) mosquito net
10664 - 8H x 10W window tarps
Paul (N1 HVC) has one 20 x 16
Bud (WD1Z) 2 tarps 20 x 16
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---10661 Stop afternoon sun -- fatiguing operators
10662 Stop rain from blowing into shelter
10663 Primarily from western exposure
10664 Tie rolled up in place - drop if necessary
1067 Citronella candles
10671 4
10672 Bucket type
10673 Outside tents only - fire safety
1068 Personal insect repellents
10681 Prevailing west wind minimizes insects
10682 Bring Bens 100 - DEET - just in case
107 RF Ground
1071 One for all RF - using generator ground
1072 Buried conduit near shelter No
108 Typical Station
1081 Power supply running from 120 volt mains
1082 Battery power (optional)
1083 HF Transceiver
1084 Antenna Tuner
1085 SWR meter
1086 Field Strength meter (optional)
1087 Multi-band Antenna
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10871 Supports (500 nylon string)
10872 Made with insulated wire (tree tolerant)
1088 Feedline (multi-length) and adapters
1089 Clock
10810 Lamp
10811 Blank paper pad
10812 Pens
10813 Mike amp Keyer amp Key
10814 Power strip amp short extension cord
10815 AC voltmeter
10816 Generator over-voltage protection (optional)
10817 Comfortable chair
10818 Tools
108181 Soldering iron amp solder
108182 Needlenose pliers
108183 Philips screwdrivers
108184 Flatblade screwdrivers
108185 Knife
108186 Small socket set
108187 Electrical tape
108188 Duct tape
108189 Scrap wire
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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65 Crossband contacts not allowed
66 Use of more than one transmitter on same band prohibited
67 No repeater contacts
68 Batteries may be charged while in operation
7 Scoring
71 QSO Points
711 Phone - 1 point
712 CW - 2 points
713 Digital- 2 points
72 Power Multipliers - Highest used
721 5-watts or less on batteries - x 5 multiplier
722 150-watts or less - x 2 multiplier (our target)
723 gt 150-watts - x 1 multiplier
73 Bonus Points - no multipliers - Class A amp B
731 100 emergency power
7311 100 points per transmitter
732 Media pUblicity - 100 points -
7321 WJMJ - FM 889 - St Thomas Seminary
7322 WFSB - TV Channel 3 - Hartford
7323 WVIT - TV Channel 30 - New Britain
7324 Yankee Flyer - Bloomfield
7325 Journal Inquirer - Rockville
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7326 Bloomfield Journal - Bloomfield
7327 Hartford Courant - Hartford
733 Public location - 100 points --
7331 Posters for Heublein Tower amp Parks
734 Public information - 100 points --
7341 ARRL - 50 Brochures amp Poster
735 Message origination
7351 100 points - one message
7352 Message from Field Day Officer to SM or SEC
736 Message relay
7361 10 points per message (max 100 points)
7362 Need copy of each message for report
737 Satellite QSO
7371 100 points - one aso -- NO
7372 Counted as a separate band
738 Natural Power
7381 100 points
7382 Solar wind methane or grain alcohol
739 W1AW message -
7391 100 points
7392 Copy ARRL Field Day Bulletin
7393 See schedule
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7310 Nontraditional mode -- NO
73101 100 points
73102 APRSATVSSTV
73103 Not packet PSK31 or digital
8 Reporting - Harv K1 PZS
81 Due 2002 July 23
81 1 An official ARRL summary sheet
812 Dupe sheet sorted by band and mode
813 Proofs of bonus points claimed
82 Keep the logs in case of ARRL requests them
83 Electronic submission e-mailed to FieldDayarrlorg
84 Paper submissions mailed to Field Day Entry ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111
9 Miscellaneous
91 See rules for Bulletin times
92 See additional rules
921 General Rules for all ARRL Contests
922 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Below 30 MHz
923 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Above 50 MHz
93 The national simplex calling frequency of 14652 MHz cannot be used for making Field Day contacts
94 Complete Field Day 2001 package -- downloaded
95 Field Day 2001 Participation pins
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951 Second Issue
952 $500 each
953 Money due at meeting - done
10 BARENS Field Day Logistics - Non-ARRL related issues
101 Location
1011 Heublein Tower - Talcott Mountain Park
10111 State of CT - EPA
101111 State Parks Supervisor for Talcott Mountain Park Heublein Tower Penwood Park and Stratten Brook Park
101112 Name Calvin Innes
101113 Phone at Penwood 242-1158
101114 Phone at Home 684-9350
101115 He will be working Sunday and plans to stop in
101116 Three members of the EPA visited us at 100 AM in 1998
10112 Residence of CT State Trooper
101121 Name No one is currently assigned
1012 Call-in and Tower road management - Paul (N1 HVC)
RADIO in on W1 CW AIR - 14682(22)
NARROW ACCESS ROAD - Avoid two-way traffic
KEEP HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM and DRIVE SLOWLY
Remember we are guests here - maintain the privilege
1013Access Road
10131 Montevideo Road
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101311 North off Route 44 AvonWest Hartford line
Drive slowly -low usage roads with big potholes - private roads
Follow Montevideo Road in past No Trespassing signs
Go beyond speed bumps - twin stone pillars
Continue beyond red barn on your right
Bear right in front of pond (not clearly visible though the road forks)
Gate on left - clearly marked with tower access sign
Gate open during the daylight
Gate Lock Combination after Midnight (1911)
SLOWLY - Follow winding single lane road up to tower
Park off road or in front of service garage near tower
Do not park in picnic grove
Parking near pavilion for unloading only
102 Camera - Mark amp Brita (WA 1VVB) Bob Stanwood (KB1 EYZ) Paul Schafer (KB1 BE)
1021 Club scrapbook documentation
1022 Black amp White photos for newspaper
103 Club operating privileges
1031 W1CWA Trustee
10311 Don Moore shy K1QPN
10312 General Class band segments
104 Scheduling
1041 24 hours on all class transmitters - multiple pairs of operatorsloggers Don (K1IN)
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1042 Dons (K1IN) list of VE recipients (new hams)
1043 FCC database mailing of all hams in Windsor
105 Total Field Day Crew Estimate
1051 Don (K1 QPN) asked for this estimate
1052 Have Public Relations Access Coordinator keep track - Harv K1 PZS
106 Shelter
1061 Roofed picnic area
10611 8H x 14W x 44L
10612 South of the Tower (existing)
1062 Picnic tables (existing)
10621 3 - 72 x 64
10622 2 - 96 x 64
1063 Card table shy
10631 Information booth amp access coordinator
1064 Screen tent - No
10641 76H x 1 OW x 10L
10642 Stop nighttime insects
1065 Screen for 2nd radio
10651 Dons (K1IN) mosquito net
10664 - 8H x 10W window tarps
Paul (N1 HVC) has one 20 x 16
Bud (WD1Z) 2 tarps 20 x 16
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---10661 Stop afternoon sun -- fatiguing operators
10662 Stop rain from blowing into shelter
10663 Primarily from western exposure
10664 Tie rolled up in place - drop if necessary
1067 Citronella candles
10671 4
10672 Bucket type
10673 Outside tents only - fire safety
1068 Personal insect repellents
10681 Prevailing west wind minimizes insects
10682 Bring Bens 100 - DEET - just in case
107 RF Ground
1071 One for all RF - using generator ground
1072 Buried conduit near shelter No
108 Typical Station
1081 Power supply running from 120 volt mains
1082 Battery power (optional)
1083 HF Transceiver
1084 Antenna Tuner
1085 SWR meter
1086 Field Strength meter (optional)
1087 Multi-band Antenna
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10871 Supports (500 nylon string)
10872 Made with insulated wire (tree tolerant)
1088 Feedline (multi-length) and adapters
1089 Clock
10810 Lamp
10811 Blank paper pad
10812 Pens
10813 Mike amp Keyer amp Key
10814 Power strip amp short extension cord
10815 AC voltmeter
10816 Generator over-voltage protection (optional)
10817 Comfortable chair
10818 Tools
108181 Soldering iron amp solder
108182 Needlenose pliers
108183 Philips screwdrivers
108184 Flatblade screwdrivers
108185 Knife
108186 Small socket set
108187 Electrical tape
108188 Duct tape
108189 Scrap wire
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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7326 Bloomfield Journal - Bloomfield
7327 Hartford Courant - Hartford
733 Public location - 100 points --
7331 Posters for Heublein Tower amp Parks
734 Public information - 100 points --
7341 ARRL - 50 Brochures amp Poster
735 Message origination
7351 100 points - one message
7352 Message from Field Day Officer to SM or SEC
736 Message relay
7361 10 points per message (max 100 points)
7362 Need copy of each message for report
737 Satellite QSO
7371 100 points - one aso -- NO
7372 Counted as a separate band
738 Natural Power
7381 100 points
7382 Solar wind methane or grain alcohol
739 W1AW message -
7391 100 points
7392 Copy ARRL Field Day Bulletin
7393 See schedule
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7310 Nontraditional mode -- NO
73101 100 points
73102 APRSATVSSTV
73103 Not packet PSK31 or digital
8 Reporting - Harv K1 PZS
81 Due 2002 July 23
81 1 An official ARRL summary sheet
812 Dupe sheet sorted by band and mode
813 Proofs of bonus points claimed
82 Keep the logs in case of ARRL requests them
83 Electronic submission e-mailed to FieldDayarrlorg
84 Paper submissions mailed to Field Day Entry ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111
9 Miscellaneous
91 See rules for Bulletin times
92 See additional rules
921 General Rules for all ARRL Contests
922 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Below 30 MHz
923 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Above 50 MHz
93 The national simplex calling frequency of 14652 MHz cannot be used for making Field Day contacts
94 Complete Field Day 2001 package -- downloaded
95 Field Day 2001 Participation pins
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951 Second Issue
952 $500 each
953 Money due at meeting - done
10 BARENS Field Day Logistics - Non-ARRL related issues
101 Location
1011 Heublein Tower - Talcott Mountain Park
10111 State of CT - EPA
101111 State Parks Supervisor for Talcott Mountain Park Heublein Tower Penwood Park and Stratten Brook Park
101112 Name Calvin Innes
101113 Phone at Penwood 242-1158
101114 Phone at Home 684-9350
101115 He will be working Sunday and plans to stop in
101116 Three members of the EPA visited us at 100 AM in 1998
10112 Residence of CT State Trooper
101121 Name No one is currently assigned
1012 Call-in and Tower road management - Paul (N1 HVC)
RADIO in on W1 CW AIR - 14682(22)
NARROW ACCESS ROAD - Avoid two-way traffic
KEEP HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM and DRIVE SLOWLY
Remember we are guests here - maintain the privilege
1013Access Road
10131 Montevideo Road
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101311 North off Route 44 AvonWest Hartford line
Drive slowly -low usage roads with big potholes - private roads
Follow Montevideo Road in past No Trespassing signs
Go beyond speed bumps - twin stone pillars
Continue beyond red barn on your right
Bear right in front of pond (not clearly visible though the road forks)
Gate on left - clearly marked with tower access sign
Gate open during the daylight
Gate Lock Combination after Midnight (1911)
SLOWLY - Follow winding single lane road up to tower
Park off road or in front of service garage near tower
Do not park in picnic grove
Parking near pavilion for unloading only
102 Camera - Mark amp Brita (WA 1VVB) Bob Stanwood (KB1 EYZ) Paul Schafer (KB1 BE)
1021 Club scrapbook documentation
1022 Black amp White photos for newspaper
103 Club operating privileges
1031 W1CWA Trustee
10311 Don Moore shy K1QPN
10312 General Class band segments
104 Scheduling
1041 24 hours on all class transmitters - multiple pairs of operatorsloggers Don (K1IN)
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1042 Dons (K1IN) list of VE recipients (new hams)
1043 FCC database mailing of all hams in Windsor
105 Total Field Day Crew Estimate
1051 Don (K1 QPN) asked for this estimate
1052 Have Public Relations Access Coordinator keep track - Harv K1 PZS
106 Shelter
1061 Roofed picnic area
10611 8H x 14W x 44L
10612 South of the Tower (existing)
1062 Picnic tables (existing)
10621 3 - 72 x 64
10622 2 - 96 x 64
1063 Card table shy
10631 Information booth amp access coordinator
1064 Screen tent - No
10641 76H x 1 OW x 10L
10642 Stop nighttime insects
1065 Screen for 2nd radio
10651 Dons (K1IN) mosquito net
10664 - 8H x 10W window tarps
Paul (N1 HVC) has one 20 x 16
Bud (WD1Z) 2 tarps 20 x 16
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---10661 Stop afternoon sun -- fatiguing operators
10662 Stop rain from blowing into shelter
10663 Primarily from western exposure
10664 Tie rolled up in place - drop if necessary
1067 Citronella candles
10671 4
10672 Bucket type
10673 Outside tents only - fire safety
1068 Personal insect repellents
10681 Prevailing west wind minimizes insects
10682 Bring Bens 100 - DEET - just in case
107 RF Ground
1071 One for all RF - using generator ground
1072 Buried conduit near shelter No
108 Typical Station
1081 Power supply running from 120 volt mains
1082 Battery power (optional)
1083 HF Transceiver
1084 Antenna Tuner
1085 SWR meter
1086 Field Strength meter (optional)
1087 Multi-band Antenna
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10871 Supports (500 nylon string)
10872 Made with insulated wire (tree tolerant)
1088 Feedline (multi-length) and adapters
1089 Clock
10810 Lamp
10811 Blank paper pad
10812 Pens
10813 Mike amp Keyer amp Key
10814 Power strip amp short extension cord
10815 AC voltmeter
10816 Generator over-voltage protection (optional)
10817 Comfortable chair
10818 Tools
108181 Soldering iron amp solder
108182 Needlenose pliers
108183 Philips screwdrivers
108184 Flatblade screwdrivers
108185 Knife
108186 Small socket set
108187 Electrical tape
108188 Duct tape
108189 Scrap wire
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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7310 Nontraditional mode -- NO
73101 100 points
73102 APRSATVSSTV
73103 Not packet PSK31 or digital
8 Reporting - Harv K1 PZS
81 Due 2002 July 23
81 1 An official ARRL summary sheet
812 Dupe sheet sorted by band and mode
813 Proofs of bonus points claimed
82 Keep the logs in case of ARRL requests them
83 Electronic submission e-mailed to FieldDayarrlorg
84 Paper submissions mailed to Field Day Entry ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111
9 Miscellaneous
91 See rules for Bulletin times
92 See additional rules
921 General Rules for all ARRL Contests
922 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Below 30 MHz
923 General Rules for all ARRL Contests on Bands Above 50 MHz
93 The national simplex calling frequency of 14652 MHz cannot be used for making Field Day contacts
94 Complete Field Day 2001 package -- downloaded
95 Field Day 2001 Participation pins
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951 Second Issue
952 $500 each
953 Money due at meeting - done
10 BARENS Field Day Logistics - Non-ARRL related issues
101 Location
1011 Heublein Tower - Talcott Mountain Park
10111 State of CT - EPA
101111 State Parks Supervisor for Talcott Mountain Park Heublein Tower Penwood Park and Stratten Brook Park
101112 Name Calvin Innes
101113 Phone at Penwood 242-1158
101114 Phone at Home 684-9350
101115 He will be working Sunday and plans to stop in
101116 Three members of the EPA visited us at 100 AM in 1998
10112 Residence of CT State Trooper
101121 Name No one is currently assigned
1012 Call-in and Tower road management - Paul (N1 HVC)
RADIO in on W1 CW AIR - 14682(22)
NARROW ACCESS ROAD - Avoid two-way traffic
KEEP HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM and DRIVE SLOWLY
Remember we are guests here - maintain the privilege
1013Access Road
10131 Montevideo Road
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101311 North off Route 44 AvonWest Hartford line
Drive slowly -low usage roads with big potholes - private roads
Follow Montevideo Road in past No Trespassing signs
Go beyond speed bumps - twin stone pillars
Continue beyond red barn on your right
Bear right in front of pond (not clearly visible though the road forks)
Gate on left - clearly marked with tower access sign
Gate open during the daylight
Gate Lock Combination after Midnight (1911)
SLOWLY - Follow winding single lane road up to tower
Park off road or in front of service garage near tower
Do not park in picnic grove
Parking near pavilion for unloading only
102 Camera - Mark amp Brita (WA 1VVB) Bob Stanwood (KB1 EYZ) Paul Schafer (KB1 BE)
1021 Club scrapbook documentation
1022 Black amp White photos for newspaper
103 Club operating privileges
1031 W1CWA Trustee
10311 Don Moore shy K1QPN
10312 General Class band segments
104 Scheduling
1041 24 hours on all class transmitters - multiple pairs of operatorsloggers Don (K1IN)
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1042 Dons (K1IN) list of VE recipients (new hams)
1043 FCC database mailing of all hams in Windsor
105 Total Field Day Crew Estimate
1051 Don (K1 QPN) asked for this estimate
1052 Have Public Relations Access Coordinator keep track - Harv K1 PZS
106 Shelter
1061 Roofed picnic area
10611 8H x 14W x 44L
10612 South of the Tower (existing)
1062 Picnic tables (existing)
10621 3 - 72 x 64
10622 2 - 96 x 64
1063 Card table shy
10631 Information booth amp access coordinator
1064 Screen tent - No
10641 76H x 1 OW x 10L
10642 Stop nighttime insects
1065 Screen for 2nd radio
10651 Dons (K1IN) mosquito net
10664 - 8H x 10W window tarps
Paul (N1 HVC) has one 20 x 16
Bud (WD1Z) 2 tarps 20 x 16
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---10661 Stop afternoon sun -- fatiguing operators
10662 Stop rain from blowing into shelter
10663 Primarily from western exposure
10664 Tie rolled up in place - drop if necessary
1067 Citronella candles
10671 4
10672 Bucket type
10673 Outside tents only - fire safety
1068 Personal insect repellents
10681 Prevailing west wind minimizes insects
10682 Bring Bens 100 - DEET - just in case
107 RF Ground
1071 One for all RF - using generator ground
1072 Buried conduit near shelter No
108 Typical Station
1081 Power supply running from 120 volt mains
1082 Battery power (optional)
1083 HF Transceiver
1084 Antenna Tuner
1085 SWR meter
1086 Field Strength meter (optional)
1087 Multi-band Antenna
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10871 Supports (500 nylon string)
10872 Made with insulated wire (tree tolerant)
1088 Feedline (multi-length) and adapters
1089 Clock
10810 Lamp
10811 Blank paper pad
10812 Pens
10813 Mike amp Keyer amp Key
10814 Power strip amp short extension cord
10815 AC voltmeter
10816 Generator over-voltage protection (optional)
10817 Comfortable chair
10818 Tools
108181 Soldering iron amp solder
108182 Needlenose pliers
108183 Philips screwdrivers
108184 Flatblade screwdrivers
108185 Knife
108186 Small socket set
108187 Electrical tape
108188 Duct tape
108189 Scrap wire
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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951 Second Issue
952 $500 each
953 Money due at meeting - done
10 BARENS Field Day Logistics - Non-ARRL related issues
101 Location
1011 Heublein Tower - Talcott Mountain Park
10111 State of CT - EPA
101111 State Parks Supervisor for Talcott Mountain Park Heublein Tower Penwood Park and Stratten Brook Park
101112 Name Calvin Innes
101113 Phone at Penwood 242-1158
101114 Phone at Home 684-9350
101115 He will be working Sunday and plans to stop in
101116 Three members of the EPA visited us at 100 AM in 1998
10112 Residence of CT State Trooper
101121 Name No one is currently assigned
1012 Call-in and Tower road management - Paul (N1 HVC)
RADIO in on W1 CW AIR - 14682(22)
NARROW ACCESS ROAD - Avoid two-way traffic
KEEP HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM and DRIVE SLOWLY
Remember we are guests here - maintain the privilege
1013Access Road
10131 Montevideo Road
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101311 North off Route 44 AvonWest Hartford line
Drive slowly -low usage roads with big potholes - private roads
Follow Montevideo Road in past No Trespassing signs
Go beyond speed bumps - twin stone pillars
Continue beyond red barn on your right
Bear right in front of pond (not clearly visible though the road forks)
Gate on left - clearly marked with tower access sign
Gate open during the daylight
Gate Lock Combination after Midnight (1911)
SLOWLY - Follow winding single lane road up to tower
Park off road or in front of service garage near tower
Do not park in picnic grove
Parking near pavilion for unloading only
102 Camera - Mark amp Brita (WA 1VVB) Bob Stanwood (KB1 EYZ) Paul Schafer (KB1 BE)
1021 Club scrapbook documentation
1022 Black amp White photos for newspaper
103 Club operating privileges
1031 W1CWA Trustee
10311 Don Moore shy K1QPN
10312 General Class band segments
104 Scheduling
1041 24 hours on all class transmitters - multiple pairs of operatorsloggers Don (K1IN)
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1042 Dons (K1IN) list of VE recipients (new hams)
1043 FCC database mailing of all hams in Windsor
105 Total Field Day Crew Estimate
1051 Don (K1 QPN) asked for this estimate
1052 Have Public Relations Access Coordinator keep track - Harv K1 PZS
106 Shelter
1061 Roofed picnic area
10611 8H x 14W x 44L
10612 South of the Tower (existing)
1062 Picnic tables (existing)
10621 3 - 72 x 64
10622 2 - 96 x 64
1063 Card table shy
10631 Information booth amp access coordinator
1064 Screen tent - No
10641 76H x 1 OW x 10L
10642 Stop nighttime insects
1065 Screen for 2nd radio
10651 Dons (K1IN) mosquito net
10664 - 8H x 10W window tarps
Paul (N1 HVC) has one 20 x 16
Bud (WD1Z) 2 tarps 20 x 16
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---10661 Stop afternoon sun -- fatiguing operators
10662 Stop rain from blowing into shelter
10663 Primarily from western exposure
10664 Tie rolled up in place - drop if necessary
1067 Citronella candles
10671 4
10672 Bucket type
10673 Outside tents only - fire safety
1068 Personal insect repellents
10681 Prevailing west wind minimizes insects
10682 Bring Bens 100 - DEET - just in case
107 RF Ground
1071 One for all RF - using generator ground
1072 Buried conduit near shelter No
108 Typical Station
1081 Power supply running from 120 volt mains
1082 Battery power (optional)
1083 HF Transceiver
1084 Antenna Tuner
1085 SWR meter
1086 Field Strength meter (optional)
1087 Multi-band Antenna
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10871 Supports (500 nylon string)
10872 Made with insulated wire (tree tolerant)
1088 Feedline (multi-length) and adapters
1089 Clock
10810 Lamp
10811 Blank paper pad
10812 Pens
10813 Mike amp Keyer amp Key
10814 Power strip amp short extension cord
10815 AC voltmeter
10816 Generator over-voltage protection (optional)
10817 Comfortable chair
10818 Tools
108181 Soldering iron amp solder
108182 Needlenose pliers
108183 Philips screwdrivers
108184 Flatblade screwdrivers
108185 Knife
108186 Small socket set
108187 Electrical tape
108188 Duct tape
108189 Scrap wire
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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101311 North off Route 44 AvonWest Hartford line
Drive slowly -low usage roads with big potholes - private roads
Follow Montevideo Road in past No Trespassing signs
Go beyond speed bumps - twin stone pillars
Continue beyond red barn on your right
Bear right in front of pond (not clearly visible though the road forks)
Gate on left - clearly marked with tower access sign
Gate open during the daylight
Gate Lock Combination after Midnight (1911)
SLOWLY - Follow winding single lane road up to tower
Park off road or in front of service garage near tower
Do not park in picnic grove
Parking near pavilion for unloading only
102 Camera - Mark amp Brita (WA 1VVB) Bob Stanwood (KB1 EYZ) Paul Schafer (KB1 BE)
1021 Club scrapbook documentation
1022 Black amp White photos for newspaper
103 Club operating privileges
1031 W1CWA Trustee
10311 Don Moore shy K1QPN
10312 General Class band segments
104 Scheduling
1041 24 hours on all class transmitters - multiple pairs of operatorsloggers Don (K1IN)
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1042 Dons (K1IN) list of VE recipients (new hams)
1043 FCC database mailing of all hams in Windsor
105 Total Field Day Crew Estimate
1051 Don (K1 QPN) asked for this estimate
1052 Have Public Relations Access Coordinator keep track - Harv K1 PZS
106 Shelter
1061 Roofed picnic area
10611 8H x 14W x 44L
10612 South of the Tower (existing)
1062 Picnic tables (existing)
10621 3 - 72 x 64
10622 2 - 96 x 64
1063 Card table shy
10631 Information booth amp access coordinator
1064 Screen tent - No
10641 76H x 1 OW x 10L
10642 Stop nighttime insects
1065 Screen for 2nd radio
10651 Dons (K1IN) mosquito net
10664 - 8H x 10W window tarps
Paul (N1 HVC) has one 20 x 16
Bud (WD1Z) 2 tarps 20 x 16
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---10661 Stop afternoon sun -- fatiguing operators
10662 Stop rain from blowing into shelter
10663 Primarily from western exposure
10664 Tie rolled up in place - drop if necessary
1067 Citronella candles
10671 4
10672 Bucket type
10673 Outside tents only - fire safety
1068 Personal insect repellents
10681 Prevailing west wind minimizes insects
10682 Bring Bens 100 - DEET - just in case
107 RF Ground
1071 One for all RF - using generator ground
1072 Buried conduit near shelter No
108 Typical Station
1081 Power supply running from 120 volt mains
1082 Battery power (optional)
1083 HF Transceiver
1084 Antenna Tuner
1085 SWR meter
1086 Field Strength meter (optional)
1087 Multi-band Antenna
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10871 Supports (500 nylon string)
10872 Made with insulated wire (tree tolerant)
1088 Feedline (multi-length) and adapters
1089 Clock
10810 Lamp
10811 Blank paper pad
10812 Pens
10813 Mike amp Keyer amp Key
10814 Power strip amp short extension cord
10815 AC voltmeter
10816 Generator over-voltage protection (optional)
10817 Comfortable chair
10818 Tools
108181 Soldering iron amp solder
108182 Needlenose pliers
108183 Philips screwdrivers
108184 Flatblade screwdrivers
108185 Knife
108186 Small socket set
108187 Electrical tape
108188 Duct tape
108189 Scrap wire
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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1042 Dons (K1IN) list of VE recipients (new hams)
1043 FCC database mailing of all hams in Windsor
105 Total Field Day Crew Estimate
1051 Don (K1 QPN) asked for this estimate
1052 Have Public Relations Access Coordinator keep track - Harv K1 PZS
106 Shelter
1061 Roofed picnic area
10611 8H x 14W x 44L
10612 South of the Tower (existing)
1062 Picnic tables (existing)
10621 3 - 72 x 64
10622 2 - 96 x 64
1063 Card table shy
10631 Information booth amp access coordinator
1064 Screen tent - No
10641 76H x 1 OW x 10L
10642 Stop nighttime insects
1065 Screen for 2nd radio
10651 Dons (K1IN) mosquito net
10664 - 8H x 10W window tarps
Paul (N1 HVC) has one 20 x 16
Bud (WD1Z) 2 tarps 20 x 16
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---10661 Stop afternoon sun -- fatiguing operators
10662 Stop rain from blowing into shelter
10663 Primarily from western exposure
10664 Tie rolled up in place - drop if necessary
1067 Citronella candles
10671 4
10672 Bucket type
10673 Outside tents only - fire safety
1068 Personal insect repellents
10681 Prevailing west wind minimizes insects
10682 Bring Bens 100 - DEET - just in case
107 RF Ground
1071 One for all RF - using generator ground
1072 Buried conduit near shelter No
108 Typical Station
1081 Power supply running from 120 volt mains
1082 Battery power (optional)
1083 HF Transceiver
1084 Antenna Tuner
1085 SWR meter
1086 Field Strength meter (optional)
1087 Multi-band Antenna
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10871 Supports (500 nylon string)
10872 Made with insulated wire (tree tolerant)
1088 Feedline (multi-length) and adapters
1089 Clock
10810 Lamp
10811 Blank paper pad
10812 Pens
10813 Mike amp Keyer amp Key
10814 Power strip amp short extension cord
10815 AC voltmeter
10816 Generator over-voltage protection (optional)
10817 Comfortable chair
10818 Tools
108181 Soldering iron amp solder
108182 Needlenose pliers
108183 Philips screwdrivers
108184 Flatblade screwdrivers
108185 Knife
108186 Small socket set
108187 Electrical tape
108188 Duct tape
108189 Scrap wire
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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1015322 E-mail DONakaKIINaoLcom
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---10661 Stop afternoon sun -- fatiguing operators
10662 Stop rain from blowing into shelter
10663 Primarily from western exposure
10664 Tie rolled up in place - drop if necessary
1067 Citronella candles
10671 4
10672 Bucket type
10673 Outside tents only - fire safety
1068 Personal insect repellents
10681 Prevailing west wind minimizes insects
10682 Bring Bens 100 - DEET - just in case
107 RF Ground
1071 One for all RF - using generator ground
1072 Buried conduit near shelter No
108 Typical Station
1081 Power supply running from 120 volt mains
1082 Battery power (optional)
1083 HF Transceiver
1084 Antenna Tuner
1085 SWR meter
1086 Field Strength meter (optional)
1087 Multi-band Antenna
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10871 Supports (500 nylon string)
10872 Made with insulated wire (tree tolerant)
1088 Feedline (multi-length) and adapters
1089 Clock
10810 Lamp
10811 Blank paper pad
10812 Pens
10813 Mike amp Keyer amp Key
10814 Power strip amp short extension cord
10815 AC voltmeter
10816 Generator over-voltage protection (optional)
10817 Comfortable chair
10818 Tools
108181 Soldering iron amp solder
108182 Needlenose pliers
108183 Philips screwdrivers
108184 Flatblade screwdrivers
108185 Knife
108186 Small socket set
108187 Electrical tape
108188 Duct tape
108189 Scrap wire
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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1015322 E-mail DONakaKIINaoLcom
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10871 Supports (500 nylon string)
10872 Made with insulated wire (tree tolerant)
1088 Feedline (multi-length) and adapters
1089 Clock
10810 Lamp
10811 Blank paper pad
10812 Pens
10813 Mike amp Keyer amp Key
10814 Power strip amp short extension cord
10815 AC voltmeter
10816 Generator over-voltage protection (optional)
10817 Comfortable chair
10818 Tools
108181 Soldering iron amp solder
108182 Needlenose pliers
108183 Philips screwdrivers
108184 Flatblade screwdrivers
108185 Knife
108186 Small socket set
108187 Electrical tape
108188 Duct tape
108189 Scrap wire
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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1015322 E-mail DONakaKIINaoLcom
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1081810 VOM
10~9 Transmitters
1091 Main
10911 Skips (W1 FTE) ICOM HF Xcvr
109111 Phone
10912 Skips (W1 FTE) Kenwood TS-450 HF Xcvr
109121 CW
10913 Rogers (K1 PAl) ICOM IC-751 HF Xcvr
109131 Phone
1092 Novice (and Backup)
10921 Don (K1IN) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109211 Backup
1093 Bonus VHFUHF
10931 Harvs (K1PZS) ICOM IC-706 HFNHF Xcvr
109311 6M Phone
1010 HF Antennas
Two man one hour rule
10101 Aim down the Northeast Corridor
101011 Bring map amp compass
101012 Aim for Galvaston TX shypopulation center
101 013 255 degrees off of magnetic north
10102 Bow and arrow stringing over trees Don (K1IN)
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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middot
Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
BARENS ARRL Field Day 2002 - WI CWA - Version 01
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
BARBNS ARRL Field Day 2002 - W1CWA Version 01
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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1015322 E-mail DONakaKIINaoLcom
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101021 Get nylon cord
10103 Horizontals ALL WITH TUNERS
101031 Dons (K1IN) 75m delta loop
101O3L1South of shelter
101032 Skips (W1 FTE) 75mdipole
1010321132
1010322Along ledge south of shelter
101033 Marks (WA1VVB) C Windom 80m -10m
1010331132
10103320ver picnic grove north of shelter
101034 Harvs (K1 PZS) G5RV 80m - 10m
1010341106
10104 Verticals
101041 Marks 14AVQ Vertical40m -10m
101041118 + 10 of mast
101042 Petes (W1 PT) Vertical 40m
1010421 Setup east of shelter
10105 Beams
101051 Skips (W1 FTE) Sm beam
1010511 Attic of shelter RF Exposure hazard
101052 - Petes (W1 PT)
1010521 NO BEAM Limited manpower
1O10522Poison ivy
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
BARENS ARRL Field Day 2002 W1CWA - Version 01
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
BARBNS ARRL Field Day 2002- W1CWA- Version 01
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middot
Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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1010523 Lowest priority
1010524After all wire antennas are up amp working
10 10525 Setup on ledge west of shelter
10106 FeedJine
101061 Mark - LMR-400 (RG-8) 500
101062 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 160
101063 Mark - LMR-240 (RG-8X) 50
101064 Mark - RG-8X 300
101065 Mark - Window Line (450 ohm) 1000
101066 Harv - RG-58 500
10107 Bring orange tape for low flying cables
1011 VHFUHF Antennas
10111 Woodys (W1 SL) verticals 144-220-440
10112 Dons (K1 aPN) vertical 2 meters
10 12 Satellite
10121 Woody (W1 SL) complete setup
1013 Operating Power-120 volts AC
10131 Fire Safety
101311 Locate generators
1013111Down the path that leads south of shelter
1013112 South of FBI antenna base No
101312 Fire extinguishers
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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1013121Type BampC
1013122C02 preferred
1013 123 Borrowing a few Indian Cans (water)
1013 124Bloomfield Fire Marshall
1013125 Phone 242-5131
1013126Pkkup during week before
101313 Rake ground clear - Mark (WA1W8)
101314 Dampen ground beyond mufflers
1013141 Spark resistance
1O13L42Garden sprayer
101315 Ground rod
1013151 One for all generators
1O13152Use existing rod at base of existing transmitter tower
1013L53Two available
101316 Do not keep any bulk fuel near generators
1013161 Separate shelter
1013 162 Opposite side of radio shack from generators
101317 REFUEL ONLY WHEN GENERATOR IS NOT RUNNING
101318 Hearing protectors
1013181Allow you to hear future contacts
1013 182Ear plugs - 30 dB
1013183Ear covers - gt 30 dB
10132 Three gasoline generators
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middot
Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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middot
Don (K1IN) own Generac 5KW
Jim (K1AZ) own 13KW
John Gloria (W1 CPW) own Coleman 4KW
101321 Fault Tolerant
101321 1 Alternate between the three running
101322 gt 10 Kweach
101323 120 volt Work Lights - Mark (WA1VV8)
101324 Resistor plugs
1013241 Less radio interference
1013242Exotic parts in US - not this year
1013243Resistance wire is the important feature
10133 Fuel for 24 hours
101331 Estimate 1h gallon per hour - total 12 gallons gasoline
101332 Two quarts of SAE 30 HD - topping off oil consumption
10134 Physical isolation from radios
101341 Less spark interference to receivers
101342 Quiet for operators - less fatigue
101343 NEIVIA Twistlok
1013431Does not fall out of receptacle
1013432120 feet of heavy cord (8 gauge4 wire)
10134332 gang duplex (4x20 amp receptacles)
101344 2 - 200 feet of extension cords to radios
BARENS ARRL Field Day 2002 - WI CWA - Version 01
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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1013441Mark CWAlVVB) -150
10135 Shelter
101351 12 x 16 waterproof tarp
101352 Suspend from trees -lean to
101353 100ofrope
10136 Pre Field Day checkout
101361 Air cleaner
101362 Spark plug gap
101363 Fuel filter
101364 Oil change to SAE 30 HD
101365 Fresh fuel
101366 Ease of startup
101367 Load test
10137 Rotation for Fault Tolerance
101371 Start next generator
101372 Transfer load to next generator
101373 Shut down previous generator
101374 Check oil of previous generator
101375 Refuel previous generator
101376 Run for two hours
101377 Return to step 1
1014 Facilities
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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10141 Portable outhouse 10b feet away -- bring toilet paper
10142 Drinking water fountain 200 feet away
101421 Broken this year - pipes frozen Fixed
101422 Bring your own water- just in case
10143 Permanent bathrooms 300 feet away
101431 Plumbing broken this winter Fixed
101432 Get overnight permission - this year
1015 Officers
10151 Vice - President
101511 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
10151L1Phone 653-7796
1015 LL2E-mail fmmp50aprodigycom
10152 Station Trustee - W1 CWA
101521 Don Moore - K1 QPN
10152L 1 Phone Mi11242-3003 Home 658-4040
10152 L2E-mail DonsawmillaoLcom
10153 Field Day Co-Chairmen
101531 Harv Broverman - K1 PZS
1O1S3L1Phone 653-7796
101S3L2E-mail fmmpSOaprodigycom
101532 Don Wilson - K11N
1O1S321Phone 243-1611
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